The Beauty of Molten Iron

Posted by Ali S. in Art, Video Clips on March 24, 2009 at 8:30 pm


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In Nuanquan, China there is a unique tradition dating back about 500 years to celebrate the Lantern Festival. Instead of using fireworks like any old place – or that the fact that fireworks were invented in China back in the 12th century – these folks celebrate it by using something a bit more dangerous and beautiful with molten iron which is then flung at a wall creating a cascade of sparks. What do they use for protection? Sheep skins and a hat…

**I highly recommend watching this clip by clicking on the High Quality button to really enjoy it!

via – Gizmodo

 
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